I wonder, though, if they nominate their own countrymen, such as Nuno Sentieiro, Paulo Soledade and Vital Lacerda? Or is it because they are also part of the panel of judges so there would be conflict of interest?

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Excellent choice from an extraordinary collection of nominated games, Nuno. My three favorite games of the year are Marco Polo, Mombasa, and Grand Austria Hotel, all among your nominees, so you guys really did a great job this year! Then again, your winner is always a great game. Terrific job!

I wonder, though, if they nominate their own countrymen, such as Nuno Sentieiro, Paulo Soledade and Vital Lacerda? Or is it because they are also part of the panel of judges so there would be conflict of interest?

Great Hall of Fame, but... but... where are portugueses designers ?? Vital, Nuno, Paulo and their games (Vinhos, Madeira, Nippon...). Brazil in 2017 !

Since Paulo and Nuno are members and founders of the Spiel Portugal Team, which is responsible for the atribuition of this reward, their games are not considered for it, nor will any other game designed or developed by any other member of this group.

For the first time in 108 years, the Cubs are world champions! Incredible game 7 victory over a valiant Cleveland team.

AlexP wrote:

So many great games and now Mombasa also on this list! Very happy, thank you!!

It's such a well deserved honor, Alex. Mombasa continues to get a lot of play in my group (we played it last night, as a matter of fact) and we love it. It's a brilliant design. Keep cranking out those great games. Who knows, maybe next year, Great Western Trail will be on this list as well!

So many great games and now Mombasa also on this list! Very happy, thank you!!

It's such a well deserved honor, Alex. Mombasa continues to get a lot of play in my group (we played it last night, as a matter of fact) and we love it. It's a brilliant design. Keep cranking out those great games. Who knows, maybe next year, Great Western Trail will be on this list as well!

Not played it yet but surprised Trickerion didn't make the nominees list for this list. Still some solid games got represented. I hope this award gains greater notoriety as the Germans could learn a thing or two from your panel.

Not played it yet but surprised Trickerion didn't make the nominees list for this list. Still some solid games got represented. I hope this award gains greater notoriety as the Germans could learn a thing or two from your panel.

Not played it yet but surprised Trickerion didn't make the nominees list for this list. Still some solid games got represented. I hope this award gains greater notoriety as the Germans could learn a thing or two from your panel.

Not played it yet but surprised Trickerion didn't make the nominees list for this list. Still some solid games got represented. I hope this award gains greater notoriety as the Germans could learn a thing or two from your panel.